Garganacl

Garganacl

Tier E VGC 2026 Regulation I

Last Updated: 02/26/2026 01:05 [UTC]

Battle Statistics

1.02%
Usage Rate
43.79%
Win Rate
25.34%
Lead Rate
50.17%
Selection Rate
1095
Avg Rating
580
Total Games
254
Wins
326
Losses

Move Performance Analysis

Top 10 moves used in 10+ battles

⚠️ Important Note:

  • This data shows moves actually used in battles, not move adoption rates in team building.
  • Some moves may be on the Pokémon's moveset but never used during a battle, so they won't appear here.
  • Win rate reflects performance in battles where the move was used.
  • For actual move adoption rates, please refer to Smogon Stats or other official sources.

Usage Trend

Win Rate Trend

Performance by Rating Tier

Garganacl Competitive Analysis

Performance Metrics

Garganacl currently holds a E tier ranking in the VGC 2026 Regulation I metagame with a 1.0% usage rate and 43.8% win rate. This data represents 28,428 games analyzed over 14 days from 02/12/2026 to 02/20/2026.

Usage Trends

Usage has declined recently, potentially due to rising counters or metagame shifts. Win rate has decreased recently, which may indicate emerging counters or declining effectiveness.

Rating Tier Performance

Usage remains consistent across all rating tiers, demonstrating broad appeal at all skill levels.

Key Moves

The most frequently used move in competitive battles is Salt Cure used in 32.4% of battles. Stealth Rock demonstrates the highest win rate at 60.7% While Salt Cure is the most popular choice, Stealth Rock shows promising results as an underexplored option.

Team Synergies

Frequently partners with Koraidon, Meowscarada, and Goodra-Hisui in successful team compositions. The strongest synergy is observed with Tatsugiri, achieving a 85.7% win rate when used together.

Matchup Analysis

Favorable matchups include Archaludon, Grimmsnarl, and Landorus, while caution is advised against Urshifu-*, Chi-Yu, and Koraidon. Particularly effective against Archaludon with a 61.5% win rate in direct matchups.

Strategic Recommendations

Garganacl currently faces challenges in the competitive environment. Success with this Pokemon requires careful team building and strategic play to overcome unfavorable matchups. Consider alternative options or specialized team strategies.

Frequent Partners

Most common teammates with Garganacl
193 games
48.2% Win
0.7% appear
141 games
44.7% Win
0.5% appear
138 games
44.9% Win
0.5% appear
138 games
44.9% Win
0.5% appear
103 games
45.6% Win
0.4% appear
94 games
46.8% Win
0.3% appear
82 games
46.3% Win
0.3% appear
81 games
45.7% Win
0.3% appear
80 games
48.8% Win
0.3% appear
63 games
54.0% Win
0.2% appear
54 games
40.7% Win
0.2% appear
53 games
67.9% Win
0.2% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.2% appear
53 games
45.3% Win
0.2% appear
51 games
52.9% Win
0.2% appear
46 games
50.0% Win
0.2% appear
40 games
37.5% Win
0.1% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.1% appear
38 games
47.4% Win
0.1% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.1% appear

Frequent Matchups

Most common opponents against Garganacl
231 games
41.1% Win
0.81% appear
142 games
35.2% Win
0.50% appear
117 games
32.5% Win
0.41% appear
116 games
38.8% Win
0.41% appear
105 games
31.4% Win
0.37% appear
105 games
44.8% Win
0.37% appear
99 games
42.4% Win
0.35% appear
96 games
37.5% Win
0.34% appear
93 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear
93 games
43.0% Win
0.33% appear
88 games
37.5% Win
0.31% appear
83 games
36.1% Win
0.29% appear
78 games
29.5% Win
0.27% appear
75 games
40.0% Win
0.26% appear
62 games
40.3% Win
0.22% appear
59 games
37.3% Win
0.21% appear
56 games
44.6% Win
0.20% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.19% appear
52 games
34.6% Win
0.18% appear
48 games
31.2% Win
0.17% appear

Strong Partners

Pokemon that perform well with Garganacl
28 games
85.7% Win
0.10% appear
32 games
78.1% Win
0.11% appear
34 games
70.6% Win
0.12% appear
53 games
67.9% Win
0.19% appear
33 games
54.5% Win
0.12% appear
63 games
54.0% Win
0.22% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.10% appear
28 games
53.6% Win
0.10% appear
51 games
52.9% Win
0.18% appear
39 games
51.3% Win
0.14% appear

Challenging Partners

Pokemon that struggle with Garganacl
40 games
37.5% Win
0.14% appear
53 games
37.7% Win
0.19% appear
54 games
40.7% Win
0.19% appear

Favorable Matchups

Opponents Garganacl performs well against
39 games
61.5% Win
0.14% appear
34 games
52.9% Win
0.12% appear
35 games
51.4% Win
0.12% appear
46 games
47.8% Win
0.16% appear
93 games
47.3% Win
0.33% appear
105 games
44.8% Win
0.37% appear
56 games
44.6% Win
0.20% appear
36 games
44.4% Win
0.13% appear
41 games
43.9% Win
0.14% appear

Difficult Matchups

Opponents that challenge Garganacl
78 games
29.5% Win
0.27% appear
48 games
31.2% Win
0.17% appear
105 games
31.4% Win
0.37% appear
117 games
32.5% Win
0.41% appear
43 games
32.6% Win
0.15% appear
30 games
33.3% Win
0.11% appear
29 games
34.5% Win
0.10% appear
52 games
34.6% Win
0.18% appear
40 games
35.0% Win
0.14% appear
142 games
35.2% Win
0.50% appear